Rong Ci's face was calm. He just thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Okay."
Ever since he returned home from the Yunzhong Temple, he had already expected that today, His Majesty would mean this, his parents would also mean this, and even his brother and sister-in-law would also mean this.
Prince Ding's Mansion has been vacant for many years, so someone must have moved in.
Although we can wait for Rong Jing Rongxuan to grow up, we have to wait at least ten years. It is really too long, and it is so long that people don’t want to wait.
In these years, Mrs. Rong Guogong has been in charge of the affairs of Prince Ding's palace, and everything is still there, but as she gets older, she gradually becomes unable to do what she wants.
Prince Ding's Mansion urgently needs a successor.
Some of the military power, personal guards, staff and officials, and family property may always be there, but some things will gradually be lost as time goes by if there is no owner.
And once it is lost, it will be difficult to get it back. Once the sand is scattered, it will be difficult to gather it back together.
The Prince Ding's Mansion today is completely different from the Prince Ding's Mansion ten years later.
Your Majesty is still here, Rong Guogong and his wife are still there, and some of the old people who have followed King Ding are also here. But if it is another ten years, the world is unpredictable, and maybe those who will take over will be just empty-handed.
It's just the palace that determines the title.
"Okay." Rong Guogong raised his hands and laughed, "Since you have agreed, there is no reason to go back on it. From now on, you can take over. How much you can get depends on your ability.
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Mrs. Rong Guogong also laughed, but only for a moment. She turned cold and snorted: "If you can't even do these things well, don't call him my son."
Rong Xun suggested: "But don't talk about these things to the outside world for the time being. Wait until everything is settled and His Majesty's decree comes down, and then let outsiders know about it, so as to avoid any trouble."
This ‘outsider’ refers to the Rongting family.
Mrs. Rong Guogong's face turned pale: "He dares."
Ming said: "Child, his third uncle doesn't dare. I don't know for sure when I look at other people. You also know that third uncle cares about that person the most. Just blowing the pillow is better than anything we can say."
"It's better to have fewer things to do so as not to lead a restless life."
After thinking about it, Mrs. Rong Guogong thought it made sense, but she was a little angry: "I really want to separate them so that they don't get in my way here."
Seeing that she was angry, Rong Guogong could only persuade her: "The matter has come to this, it is useless to say anything."
Duke Rongguo said: "I think he was an obedient man back then. Ever since he married Mr. Liao, everything has changed."
Rong Ting's wife, the Liao family, was from the Liao family of the previous dynasty. She was somewhat similar to the Xie family, but not as smart and capable as the Xie family.
The Xie family offered their wealth to pray for peace. The old man's father, who was already in his fifties at the time, even came out to help the court in person. After he retired, the old man joined the court again.
The new dynasty was established, and everything was waiting to be done. There were too many things that needed to be done, and after years of war, there were too few people available. The Xie family made a solid contribution to the dynasty.
Later, Xie Yian and Xie Yizhen from the younger generation entered the court one after another and continued to serve. Although His Majesty was afraid that the power of the Xie family was too much, he still remembered their achievements.
Therefore, the Xie family is still a powerful clan in the Imperial City. As long as they don't go too far, this honor will continue.
But what about the Liao family?
However, the Liao family still maintains the airs of their centuries-old clan and is aloof.
The new dynasty was established, Emperor Shengwu granted amnesty to the world, rewarded meritorious ministers, and the power of the imperial city was reshuffled. Although the Liao family had a reputation and wealth, as time went by, it gradually declined, and now it was just a helper.
A clan that can only survive with the blessing of in-laws.
Mrs. Rong Guogong looked down on the Liao family and the Liao family. The Liao family was so fascinated by Rong Ting that she insisted on marrying her, so she just married her. However, the Liao family always pretended to be aloof, and others owed her a debt.
appearance.
In my heart, I feel that everyone else is just a common person, and she is a fairy daughter who eats flowers and dewdrops. Everyone is drunk and I am alone awake.
That's all, but she wants all the benefits.
Mrs. Rong Guogong doesn't want to see her now.
The family discussed in the study room where to start if Rong Ci wanted to take over. It took about half an hour before they dispersed.
Mrs. Rong Guogong and Mrs. Ming walked to the main courtyard of Mulan Garden together. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law still had some discussions.
"Miss Xie is coming over on the 15th. You can go over in the next two days to see if there is anything you need to prepare. You also need to prepare a meeting gift. Don't be rude."
Mrs. Rong Guogong said as she walked, "Everyone in the Xie family has been in the clan for more than two hundred years. I heard that they are very particular about etiquette and character."
Mingshi nodded: "Don't worry, mother, I have given instructions before, and the meeting ceremony has been prepared long ago."
Ming grew up in Duke Rong's mansion, and her relationship with Mrs. Rong Guogong was also different. Therefore, after they got married, she and Rong Xun privately called Mrs. Rong Guogong mother, instead of mother-in-law.
Ming was a little curious: "Is it true that my mother only fell in love with Miss Xie and didn't even consider other girls?"
Since returning home from secular life, one after another people have come to propose marriage, and they have to cross the threshold. Of course, there are many people who want to say that this is a good girl.
Mrs. Rong Guogong said with emotion: "With his temperament, who can be more attentive to anyone? If Miss Xie forces him, maybe he will agree, but if it is anyone else, then don't even think about it."
Mrs. Rong Guogong knew clearly that Rong Ci returned to secular life because of Xie Yixiao. In order to protect her, he lied and broke the precepts, so it was difficult for him to continue to stay.
But when he spoke, didn't he think about whether he should do it?
Of course there is.
But to thank the girl, he still did this.
The two of them walked through the garden, and came face to face with a noble lady wearing a blue dress and a plum blossom tassel hairpin. The lady's complexion was slightly pink and her face was light and cold, which gave her a sense of the desolateness of Chang'e on the Moon.
Next to her was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl wearing a blue dress and a peach blossom hairpin.
When you come towards me, the other person comes forward and salutes you.
"Meet my mother-in-law and meet my sister-in-law."
This person is Rong Ting's wife, Liao, who was known as the most talented woman in the imperial city.
Ming returned the same courtesy: "Brother and sister."
The girl knelt down and saluted: "Greetings to the Duke's wife, and paying homage to the Crown Prince's wife."
Mrs. Rong Guogong glanced at her and then asked her to get up.
Mrs. Liao introduced: "Mother-in-law, this is my niece Wanxi, come and stay with me for a few days."
Mrs. Rong Guogong glanced at her indifferently, not knowing what her intention was, and said calmly: "I will live with you if I live with you, but I have said it before, so don't think about it if you shouldn't think about it.
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"Not to mention that I despise you Liao family girls, my aunt and nephew are married to brothers from the same family, do you still want your face?"